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Join us at these upcoming events!

February 11-12, 2012
Arizona Centennial Best Fest
Phoenix, AZ

Enjoy this FREE Arizona Centennial festival that brings the state’s “BEST” to you! Plus watch the Centennial Ride make history as thousands of motorcyclists parade to the Best Fest on Saturday, Feb. 11.

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Camp Verde Pecan, Wine & Antique Festival
February 17-19, 2012
Camp Verde, AZ

An annual Verde Valley tradition! Come join us for a weekend of Pecans, Wine, Art, Antiques and plenty of Entertainment! Three days to enjoy a variety of tasty Pecan dishes, glorious Verde Valley Wines, wonderful historical Antiques, and Arizona Artisans!

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Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
March 2-3, 2012
Carefree, AZ

This nationally acclaimed, juried fine art festival features art and artists from all over the world, live entertainment, Arizona’s largest wine-tasting event, delicious food and much more!

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Devoured Phoenix
March 10-11, 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Inventive local eateries strut their stuff at the Phoenix Art Musuem.

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Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Fest
March 10-11, 2012
Litchfield Park, AZ

Experience the legendary lure of the Southwest through a celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts.

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Fountain Hills Art & Wine Fest
March 23-25, 2012
Fountain Hills, AZ

This wonderfully unique town provides the perfect backdrop for this superb gathering of fine art, great wine, live entertainment, gourmet food and much more!

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Tucson 4th Avenue Street Fair
March 23-25, 2012
Tucson, AZ

Something for everyone - shopping, food, music, entertainment, fine wine and much more!

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Tempe Festival of Arts
March 30-31 & April 1, 2012
Tempe, AZ

The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 200 art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist and has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to the Mill Avenue District over the course of a 3-day weekend.

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“Experience the Terroirs of Arizona” Festival
April 14-15, 2012
Elgin, AZ

Join "Cochise County" grape growers for the 2012 Spring New Release Festival. Arizona Stronghold, Page Springs Cellars, Keeling-Schaeffer, Pillsbury, Coronado, Gallifant Cellars, Kokopell, Kief-Joshua and more!

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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR WINE CLUB EVENTS TOO (open to non-members)!

 

In The Press

Arizona Foothills Magazine - January 2012
Wines to Try in 2012


 

The Washington Post - January 2012
Four ways to enjoy wine more in 2012


 

Arizona Foothills Magazine - January 2012
Arizona Stronghold Vintners Announce New Wines


 

Desert Living Today - November 2011
Dreamy in a bottle: New Stronghold Mandala


 

Arizona Republic - November 2011

Vintners across AZ toast Eric Glomski's winemaking skills

 

USA Today - November 2011
An American wine for everyday


 

ABC Channel 15 - September 2011
Arizona Best Fest draws over 70,000 people


 

NBC Channel 12 - September 2011
AZ Kicks off Centennial


 

BBC Travel - August 2011

Touring northern Arizona’s wine country

 

Bloomberg Business Weekly - August 2011
Arizona Wines Aren't Just a Punchline Anymore


 

Arizona Republic - July 2011
Cool Arizona Bars


 

Toronto Sun - May 2011

From wild to wine in Arizona

 

Chicago Tribune - April 2011
Harmony in a glass


 


Arizona Stronghold on Sonoran Living ABC 15

 

MORE VIDEOS:

The Importance of Decanting Wine

Wine Resolutions for the New Year

 

Read the full story Sonoran Living ABC15.comThe Washington Post - January 2012
Four ways to enjoy wine more in 2012


 

Click here to see additional articles

Phoenix New Times - July 2010

AZ Wines Impress at FnB's Arizona Judgment

Pioneering Arizona’s Launch into the Fine Wine Scene - a Talk with Eric Glomski
cheriwalters.com

Blood Into Wine - Ei8ht Interview
www.azpbs.org/horizon

Audiolog --The Travel Show
www.vvwinetrail.com/interviews

Winery builds stronghold in valley
Made in Camp Verde, taste it in Cottonwood
verdenews.com

Breaking the Bottle
http://www.flaglive.com

Jet Set Magazine
janfeb2010.jetsetmagazine.us/ 

Edible Phoenix
www.ediblecommunities.com

River Cities Reader
www.rcreader.com

Grape Perspectives
by Paula Woolsey

"The Naked Vine" wine reviews
www.thenakedvine.net

Maynard and Eric appear on Wine Library TV
Episode one
Episode two

Wine Spectator Rates Nachise
Nachise awarded 89 points

Arizona Stronghold In The Press
Raised in Arizona - Yuma Sun

Wine Awards

 

TAZI
2010 Gold Medal Award of American Excellence, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition

DALA CHARDONNARY
2010 Blue Ribbon, Arizona State Fair

DALA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2009 Award of Distinction, Arizona Republic Wine Competition
2009 Judges Favorite, Arizona Republic Wine Competition
2009 Silver Medal Award of Merit, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2010 Red Ribbon, Arizona State Fair

NACHISE
2010 Blue Ribbon, Arizona State Fair
2010 Award of Distinction, Arizona Republic Wine Competition
2010 Silver Medal Award of Merit, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition

SITE ARCHIVES
2009 Lozen – People’s Choice Award, Whole Foods Market
2009 Lozen – Silver Medal Award of Merit, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2010 Bonita Springs Vineyard Malvasia – Silver Medal Award of Merit, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2010 Mourvedre – Gold Medal Award of American Excellence, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2010 Norte Petite Sirah – Gold Medal Award of American Excellence, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2009 Sangiovese – Gold Medal Award of American Excellence, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2010 Hermitage Syrah – Jefferson Cup Nominee, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2010 Mid Syrah – Silver Medal Arizona Republic Wine Competition
2010 Norte Co-Ferment Syrah – Bronze Medal Arizona Republic Wine Competition
2009 Mid Syrah – Silver Medal Award of Merit, Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2010 Bonita Springs Chardonnay – Bronze Medal Arizona Republic Wine Competition

 

BLOOD INTO WINE - Best Documentary Feature at Oklahoma's Trail Dance Film Festival.

JAMES BEARD HOUSE - Second time for a winemaker dinner, third time for our wine being present!

We have co-hosted two James Beard House Winemaker Dinners with Chef Michael Carrino of Restaurant Passionné in Montclair, NJ paired with wines from Arizona Stronghold.

 

Photos courtesy of Joan Garvin, photographer for the James Beard Foundation

 

 

 

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